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Affordable Mortgage Lending Center

Affordable Mortgage Lending Guide - Part I

U.S. Department of Agriculture

Last Updated: October 12, 2021

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Rural Development’s (RD) single-family lending programs provide a path to homeownership for people living in rural areas making between 50 and 115 percent of area median income. Rural Development oversees housing, community facilities, water and waste disposal, utilities, broadband access, and financing for rural businesses. USDA maintains an extensive network of field offices in rural areas across the country.

Overview: Doing Business with the U.S. Department of Agriculture

Single Family Housing Guaranteed Loan Program

Single Family Housing Direct Loans

Single Family Housing Repair Loans and Grants

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